Between Mission and Palmview, La Homa's small community is seeing rapid growth. Schools, parks and grocery stores are at residents’ fingertips for more accessible price points than nearby McAllen, Hidalgo County’s largest city. That’s part of the reason why La Homa is growing at a rapid rate. As a result, resources and local improvements have continued to funnel into the area’s underserved colonias from the neighboring city of McAllen. “We have over 250 events a year that the city sponsors in order to help fund necessary developments to improve quality of life in the surrounding communities,” says Alejandro Rios, a representative and activist of Visit McAllen. According to Regina Acosta, a market research analyst for the city of McAllen, resources that include improvement plans for drainage, sewage lines and roadwork are in the works. “We try to work with bigger surrounding cities on encouraging tourism here to help propel this growth.” Along with La Homa’s hopeful future is its proximity to one of the best retail scenes in South Texas, situated all along Interstate 2.
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Lower taxes than neighboring McAllen
La Homa features quite a bit of new construction, but there are also homes in the area that date as far back as the 1960s. One of the benefits properties in La Homa share is lower taxes compared to McAllen. The houses around La Homa come in a range of styles, from Craftsman bungalows to new traditional and Spanish Revival. Many of the lots of homes around this area come with a stretch of roughly half an acre. The price range for most properties in La Homa often hovers in the $200,000s, but prices can sometimes climb into the $400,000s and $500,000s.
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Served by La Joya ISD
Kids in La Homa can attend schools in the 24,000-student La Joya Independent School District, which has a B-minus overall grade on Niche. Dr. Americo Paredes Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Palmview High share a C-plus Niche score. High school students can enter multiple pathways in the Technology Early College High School program, which provides instruction on topics like precision manufacturing.
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Proximity to Palmview Municipal Park
Those who live in La Homa are particularly close to Palmview Municipal Park, which is full of athletic fields, a playground and a basketball court. The park is adjacent to the Palmview Parks and Recreation Department, where families can sign their kids up for a range of sports, from flag football to volleyball to golf. The department has a summer camp. Quinta Las 4 Luna’s Waterpark is another popular spot in the spring through the fall. In September through December, locals flock to Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge or Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park to watch hundreds of Monarch butterflies and birds migrate through La Homa and into Mexico.
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Good food and tunes along Interstate 2
Authentic Mexican restaurants line La Homa Road, including Taqueria Mary. This neighborhood staple is mostly known for its cheesy sincronizada. Some of the best shopping centers in South Texas are located along Interstate 2, including Las Tiendas Shopping Center, home to Costco, H-E-B, Target and Walmart. Farther out towards McAllen is La Plaza Mall, one of the area’s largest shopping centers with big department stores and a movie theater. Flea markets, including the Palmview Fleamarket, are another popular source of shopping.
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Reach McAllen in a matter of minutes
Locals can hop on Interstate 2 to get to McAllen, 12 miles away, along with McAllen International Airport and South Texas Health System Heart. U.S. Route 281 is also in the area, an artery that connects to Interstate 37 for trips north to San Antonio, roughly 250 miles away.
Local events in La Homa and McAllen's nearby parade
The Palmview Parks and Recreation Department and the nearby Palmview City Hall host various community events. For instance, the Parks and Recreation Department has an annual turkey distribution each November. There’s also an annual Christmas tree lighting event at city hall, with craft vendors, live entertainment and a car show. Along Oval Park in McAllen is the McAllen Convention Center, a popular spot to host quinceañeras and comic cons, and the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Orchestra and symphony performances grace its large, amphitheater-shaped auditorium stage. McAllen hosts the largest holiday parade in Texas. Daylong festivities start with a toy giveaway at the city’s senior center, followed by an extravagant parade. Brightly illuminated floats and marching bands parade fill the streets and are narrated by celebrity hosts like Mario Lopez. According to Acosta, crowds chant to spin the floats around in circles as they make their way to Municipal Park on Bicentennial Boulevard for a festive carnival celebration.
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Written By
Corrine Fizer
Photography Contributed By
Mauricio Atilano
Video By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Luciano Martinez
Luciano Martinez
Re/Max Platinum
(956) 766-4507
60 Total Sales
2 in La Homa
$203K - $220K Price Range
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Homero Olivares
Homero Olivares
Responds QuicklyTnt Real Estate
(956) 476-3381
44 Total Sales
2 in La Homa
$83K - $145K Price Range
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Jacob Wiley
Jacob Wiley
Keller Williams Realty RGV
(956) 305-0815
136 Total Sales
2 in La Homa
$311K - $372K Price Range
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Ronnie Ontiveros
Ronnie Ontiveros
Nexthome Rgv Realty
(956) 253-4814
105 Total Sales
2 in La Homa
$230K - $950K Price Range
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Alfonso Rodriguez
Alfonso Rodriguez
Peak Real Estate Advisors LLC
(512) 399-0941
69 Total Sales
1 in La Homa
$200,000 Price
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Vikki Wright
Vikki Wright
Realty One Group Right Choice
(956) 253-4785
81 Total Sales
2 in La Homa
$212K - $280K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 9th
- Public
- Pre-K to K
- Public
Parks in this Area
Nell Tolle Park
Bentsen State Park
Jaycee Park
Palmview Municipal Park
Sylvia Vela Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/22/2021
Niche Review
I love it here. It is nice and peaceful while being decently away from the city. The only complaint I would have would have would be the internet service.
6/1/2015
Niche Review
The local businesses in my area, they're very reliable. You can make sure you'll find the things you are looking for.
6/1/2015
Niche Review
We have such a bipolar weather in my area.
8/11/2014
Niche Review
There's many jobs offer but with a minimum pay which is not much for someone with a family.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | La Homa | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
La Homa Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in La Homa, Mission sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in La Homa, Mission over the last 12 months is $265,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$319,000
Median Sale Price
$265,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$315,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$165
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
1,616
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Median Year Built
1993
Months of Supply
10.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,492
Significantly below the national average
1,931
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$725 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 Sq Ft
- 5840 N Bentsen Palm Dr
- Unit 5840 Bentsen Palm Apt.
- Mission, TX
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
3
Median Rent
$970
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,300
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,425
Median Condo Rent
$970
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$848
Demographics
Total Population
12,810
Median Age
29
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,162
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$46,862
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
45.1%
Significantly below the national average
89%
College Graduates
6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2%
% Population in Labor Force
61.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
100°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat friendly
Bike Score®
30
/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walk Score®
20
/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Palmhurst
Former citrus empire with low taxes, large homes
Abram-Perezville
A growing South Texas community near McAllen made up of newly constructed homes
La Joya
A small border town nicknamed "The Jewel of The Valley"
Pharr
South Texas cityt home to the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge
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